Calls for stronger research ecosystem MYSURU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said no country could afford to slow down its progress amid rapidly changing...

Reviews functioning of NHM; calls for optimal utilisation of resources JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education and Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo, Friday chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Civil Secretariat here, to assess the functioning, progress and implementation of various components of the National Health Mission (NHM) in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Health and Medical Education, Saugat Biswas; Mission Director, National Health Mission, J&K, Athar Aamir Ul Shafi Khan; Director Finance, H&ME; Director Planning, H&ME; Director Family Welfare and Immunization, J&K; Director Health Services, Jammu; Director Health Services, Kashmir and other senior officers of Health and Medical Education department. During the meeting, the Minister undertook a detailed assessment of the...

Mumbai: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on Friday clarified reports and social media posts circulating regarding the ethanol content of E20 petrol, following a post shared as part of its recent consumer awareness initiative in Karnataka. BPCL said the quality of E20 petrol supplied through its retail outlets is monitored through established quality assurance mechanisms and in accordance with the applicable Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) specifications under IS 17021. As part of its efforts to address public queries on E20 petrol, BPCL officers have been conducting demonstrations of the ethanol separation test at various Energy Stations across Karnataka. “The procedure involves mixing 100 ml of E20 Ethanol Blended Motor Spirit (EBMS) with 30 ml...